Telling Time in Spanish: A Comprehensive Review

This video tutorial covers the basics of telling time in Spanish, focusing on traditional methods. It explains the use of the verb 'ser' in time expressions, the distinction between 'la' and 'las' for different hours, and how to add or subtract minutes from the hour. The tutorial also covers expressing time in AM and PM and provides essential vocabulary for discussing time in Spanish.

What verb is primarily used to tell time in Spanish?

• hacer

• tener

• ser

• estar

How do you ask for the time in Spanish?

• ¿Cuántos años tienes?

• ¿Cómo estás?

• ¿Qué hora es?

• ¿Dónde estás?

Which form of 'ser' is used for one o'clock?

• es

• eres

• son

• están

How do you express 15 minutes past the hour in Spanish?

• menos cuarto

• son cuarto

• y cuarto

• e cuarto

What phrase is used to indicate half past the hour?

• e cuarto

• menos media

• e media

• y media

How is time expressed when subtracting minutes from the next hour?

• usando 'menos'

• usando 'y'

• usando 'más'

• usando 'sobre'

What term is used for 'quarter to' in Spanish?

• cuarto pasado

• cuarto más

• menos cuarto

• media menos

How do you say 'in the morning' in Spanish?

• de la mañana

• de la noche

• de la tarde

• del mediodía

What is the Spanish word for 'hour'?

• hora

• tiempo

• segundo

• minuto

Which of the following is not a time-related term in Spanish?

• cuarto

• año

• media

• segundo